Deptford-based Sam works on the writing, editing and SEO side of things at Secret London, and before working here he was a writer and editor at Lonely Planet, FutureLearn, Booking.com and Secret Escapes. When he's not working, he's often doing research by trying out new pubs, restaurants and bars in the capital or catching the latest gig.
Crisscrossed by the main thoroughfares of bougie Upper Street, Essex Road and Liverpool Road – and the Regent’s Canal waterway too – The borough of Islington is a lively and popular place synonymous with excellent pubs...
Long gone are the days when skipping booze meant being stuck with water or soft drinks all evening, and our beloved capital is packed full of a range of different options for you to indulge in. Whether you’re off the bo...
vFinding love in London can often be an absolute minefield – I for one can tell you that – but us singletons still keep onnnnn trying. But in a world of apps and major competition at every turn, where exactly do you tak...
There are a whole host of indoor water parks and outdoor water parks in London and in the surrounding region to really have a laugh at – so pack those swimmers and get ready to slip and slide! Here’s a rundown of ten of...
Perhaps the closest you’ll get to an actual village in South London, the neighbourhood of Dulwich is synonymous with boutique, independent stores, smart houses and leafy green spaces. A regular hunting spot for King Cha...
But where do you go? The pressure on choosing a good venue for a first date in London is always there – do you go just for a couple of pints at the pub in Hackney or make it somewhere…...
We’re pretty spoiled here in London, it’s got to be said. Not only do we have some of the best live music anywhere in the world, but we’ve also got some of the coolest music venues in which to see it being played....
London is full to the brim of great car boot sales, offering great spots in which to hunt for bargains and find yourself that next treasured trinket. But if you think car boot sales are all about dog-eared copies of The...
An artsy area sandwiched between Brixton, Peckham, Oval and Elephant and Castle, Camberwell and Walworth Road can sometimes be thought of as a ‘no-man’s area’ where few actually choose to…...